As we reported earlier, based on findings in an early beta of the current Apple TV software, Apple has unleashed a pretty amazing new feature on their popular set-top box, allowing users to immediately set up their Apple TV by simply tapping it with their iOS 7 device!
The process transfers your Wi-Fi network and password, iTunes Store account, and Language and region format preferences all in one swift motion. Here’s how it’s done, as described in Apple’s official support document:
Setting up your Apple TV
Follow these steps to set up your Apple TV (3rd generation) using your iOS 7 device.
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Connect your Apple TV to your television and power and wait until your Apple TV displays the setup screen.
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Unlock your iOS 7 device and ensure that Bluetooth is enabled. Also ensure that you are connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to use with Apple TV.
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Touch your iOS device to your Apple TV and wait for the prompts to appear on your iOS device and Apple TV.
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Enter your Apple ID and password on your iOS device.
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Choose if you want Apple TV to remember your Apple ID password, and if you want Apple TV to send data to Apple. Note: This does not change your iOS device preferences.
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Your Apple TV will start the configuration process, including connecting to your Wi-Fi network, activating Apple TV, and setting up your iTunes Store account.
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When complete, your Apple TV is ready to use.
That’s all there is to it! Personally, I can hardly contain my excitement for the new feature – and the implications it has on Apple using Bluetooth 4.0 on the iPhone and iPad for other similar NFC-like purposes!
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